Complete Advantage Play Strategy Guide
99.54% RTP
Low ($500-1,000)
1-2 weeks
The most common and beginner-friendly video poker variant. While not positive EV on its own, 9/6 Jacks or Better becomes profitable with cashback, comps, and promotions.
Follow the standard Jacks or Better strategy: Never break a paying hand. Keep all paying pairs or better. Draw to four-card straight flushes and four-card flushes before low pairs. Never hold three-card straights.
Pro Tip
Always start with proper bankroll management. Even with an edge, variance can be brutal. Never risk more than 1-2% of your total bankroll on a single session, and ensure you have at least 20-30 buy-ins for your chosen stakes.
Compare pay tables and RTP percentages for optimal play
Uncommon
| Hand | Frequency | Per 1000 Hands | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| royal Flush | 1 in 40,601 | 0.025 | 0.0025% |
| straight Flush | 1 in 9,148 | 0.109 | 0.011% |
| four Of Kind | 1 in 423 | 2.364 | 0.236% |
| full House | 1 in 86.86 | 11.51 | 1.151% |
| flush | 1 in 90.79 | 11.01 | 1.101% |
| straight | 1 in 89.05 | 11.23 | 1.123% |
| three Of Kind | 1 in 13.5 | 74 | 7.4% |
| two Pair | 1 in 8 | 125 | 12.5% |
| jacks Or Better | 1 in 4.6 | 217.4 | 21.74% |